Papuan Swiftlet
Aerodramus papuensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aerodramus-papuensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Papuan Swiftlet (Aerodramus papuensis) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.5 cm and a weight of 20.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Data Deficient.
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A small swiftlet (11-12 cm) found in lowland and hill forests of New Guinea. Dark plumage with a slightly pale rump. Aerial insectivore. Colonial cave nester using echolocation. Closely related to the Edible-nest Swiftlet. Limited published ecological data.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,5 cm | 10.4 in |
| Poids | 20,4 g | 0.72 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Small; dark brownish-grey upperparts; pale grey rump band; underparts pale grey; forked tail; New Guinea swiftlet; large for the genus; data-deficient with limited specimens; rump band moderately contrasting with dark upperparts.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in lowland New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Resident in lowland rainforest and forest edge. Little-known Papuan endemic.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds aerially on tiny flying insects and drifting spiders; often forages in mixed-species flocks over forest.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
High thin twittering; 'tsit-tsit' over New Guinea; echolocation clicks used in cave roosts; larger than many swiftlets; slightly deeper calls; data deficient in recordings
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Aerodramus |
| Espèces | Aerodramus papuensis |
Distribution
Papuan Swiftlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family